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You’re Not Just a Life Coach — You’re Running a Business

You’re Not Just a Life Coach — You’re Running a Business

Update: 2025-08-12
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Description:  When I became a life coach, I didn’t realize I was also becoming a business owner. And like many coaches, I had some unrealistic expectations — I thought I could simply announce my new career and the clients (and income) would follow. Spoiler: that’s not how it works.

In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 entrepreneur lessons I’ve learned the hard way while building a successful life coaching business. These insights come from experience — three successful companies, over a decade in the industry, and helping hundreds of clients — and I’m breaking them down to help you shorten your learning curve.

Whether you’re a new coach trying to sign your first clients or a more seasoned coach struggling to grow, this episode will give you perspective on:

  • Why being a coach means running a business (not a hobby)

  • The truth about marketing, sales, and making money as a life coach

  • Why clients won’t “just come” — and what to do instead

  • The systems you need to grow sustainably

  • How to navigate the loneliness of entrepreneurship 

 

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching

 

ASC Waitlist: 

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist 

 

Stay in Touch:

www.jessicademarchis.com

IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

 

The Coach Skill Audit:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit 

 

Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3 \

 

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You’re Not Just a Life Coach — You’re Running a Business

You’re Not Just a Life Coach — You’re Running a Business

Jess DeMarchis